And nearly 3,000 people take part in one of AWA’s humane education or public training workshops.” Annually, over eight thousand animals are adopted, seen at the Pet Clinic, or kept in their homes through pet safety net programs. “Today the operating budget is over three million dollars. “When she started, we had a few thousand donors, twenty staff and adopted and spayed/neutered a few thousand animals a year operating on a budget of just over one million dollars,” states Jim Miles, AWA board treasurer and member for twenty-five years. She worked with foundations and donors to grow support to fund significant expansion of our programs while simultaneously building the foundation for the AWA we have today which is physically manifested in the new Adoption and Education Center. Her passion, skills and drive elevated AWA’s services and programs. “In 2009 the board felt fortunate Maya accepted the position because of her business and program experience however, we now know how very fortunate her hiring has been for the entire AWA community,” states Jonathan Furlow, AWA’s Board President. Maya’s vision and leadership will be greatly missed by the board, staff, volunteers, donors, and nonprofit partners alike. ~ Facilitating over 27,000 adoptions and 96,000 spays/neuters. ~ Leading and raising 100% of AWA’s first capital campaign for $2,500,000 for the new building. ~ Partnering with other agencies like Bancroft and Kingsway or VNA to launch programs designed to help people and pets. ~ Creating the Vets on Wheels program to provide veterinary outreach in the City of Camden, NJ. ~ Spearheading the construction of the Public Pet Clinic in 2013.
~ Designing and overseeing construction oversight of AWA’s new Adoption and Education Center slated to open in late 2021. A brief sample of her many accomplishments include: Voorhees, NJ (November 28, 2021) – After a decade of tireless work to further AWA’s mission and vision, Maya Richmond has announced that she will be departing from her role as Executive Director.ĭuring her tenure, Maya has been the driving force behind AWA’s growth and success as an organization. Animal Welfare Association Executive Director Departing after a decade of saving lives
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